He kisses Athelstan too, meaningfully. Their offer means more to him than they know and it's enough to move him to tears but he hides it behind a grin.
"Then you better teach me how to use this better-than-an-aquaduct bath, if I'm to be your houseboy to the Earl and his beloved Steward." it's meant as a playful tease. He's thrilled at the idea of being offered shelter and welcome like this.
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"Then you better teach me how to use this better-than-an-aquaduct bath, if I'm to be your houseboy to the Earl and his beloved Steward." it's meant as a playful tease. He's thrilled at the idea of being offered shelter and welcome like this.